Modelling & Prototyping

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Graphics (Industrial and Commercial Practice 2.2) Mind Map on Modelling & Prototyping, created by hwhitehorne on 26/04/2013.
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Modelling & Prototyping
  1. Sketch modelling
    1. Foam or similar material
      1. Good for ergonomics
        1. Constructing a number of different sizes
          1. Help compare
            1. Aesthetics
              1. Determine which to develop
          2. Rapid prototyping using CAD/CAM
            1. Stereolithography
              1. Most companies don't have this technology
                1. Use specialist companies
                  1. Delivered 3-5 days
                    1. Saves time and development costs
                2. Expensive-£10,000
                3. Selective laser sintering (SNS)
                  1. Advantages
                    1. Fast entry to marketplace
                      1. Produces complex designs
                        1. Reduces development time-saves money
                          1. Accurate
                        2. Virtual modelling
                          1. Tested & evaluated without being manufactured
                            1. Video games
                              1. Movies
                              2. Photo-realistic models
                                1. Used by architects
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